Welcome to another edition of WOMEN'S WRESTLING WEEKLY—a rundown of the events which have transpired in the world of women's professional wrestling over the past several days not just with the Superstars on WWE programming, but with Impact Wrestling's Knockouts, ROH's Women of Honor, and even a glimpse at the women on the independent circuit.
WWE Monday Night Raw
Asuka, Alexa Bliss, & Bianca Belair vs Dani Mo, Kay Sparks, & Katie Arquette
Squash City! Not that there was any real consideration for anything else here.
Winner: Asuka, Alexa Bliss, & Bianca Belair
Rating: 2/5
Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky vs Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah
This match was, quite honestly, divisive. Both teams worked extremely hard here, making the Women's Tag Team Championship feel important. I just believe that Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky should have defeated the makeshift team of Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah. All in all though, this was a solid main event on Raw.
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah
Rating: 3/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Julia Hart vs Arie Alexander
Squash City!
Winner: Julia Hart
Rating: 2/5
Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose vs Skye Blue & Queen Aminata
Squash City!
Winner: Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose
Rating: 2/5
Serena Deeb vs Katie Arquette
Squash City!
Winner: Serena Deeb
Rating: 2/5
Hikaru Shida vs Emi Sakura
A very mediocre end to a solid night of women's matches.
Winner: Hikaru Shida
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs Ivy Nile & Tatum Paxley
Squash City!
Winner: Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
Rating: 2/5
Zoey Stark vs Kiana James
Squash City!
Winner: Zoey Stark
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Diamante vs Charlette Renegade
Squash City!
Winner: Diamante
Rating: 2/5
Kiera Hogan vs Mylo
Squash City!
Winner: Kiera Hogan
Rating: 2/5
Julia Hart vs Vicky Dreamboat
Squash City!
Winner: Julia Hart
Rating: 2/5
Leila Grey vs Renee Michelle
Squash City!
Winner: Leila Grey
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Hikaru Shida & Toni Storm vs Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter
As a preview to All Out 2022, this was a very serviceable match, but I feel like they could have provided more. However, given they would be competing in just 4 days, a less impactful bout made sense.
Winner: Hikaru Shida & Toni Storm
Rating: 3/5
Impact Wrestling
Masha Slamovich vs Deonna Purrazzo
This was the match that Masha Slamovich needed. Instead of taking her opponents to Squash City every week, she has now proven herself against one of the very best in Impact Wrestling. She gave Deonna Purrazzo her all, and sets herself up as a viable contender for the Knockout's Championship.
Winner: Masha Slamovich
Rating: 3.5/5
WWE NXT UK
Blair Davenport vs Amale vs Eliza Alexander vs Isla Dawn
Although this was a spirited match, we all knew in advance that Blair Davenport was winning, which robbed the contest of any drama.
Winner: Blair Davenport
Rating: 3/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
There were no women's matches this week.
WWE NXT Level Up
Erica Yan vs Arianna Grace
A very rough and embarrassing shitshow!
Winner: Arianna Grace
Rating: 1/5
AEW Rampage
There were no women's matches this week.
WWE Clash at the Castle 2022
Alexa Bliss, Asuka, & Bianca Belair vs Bayley, Dakota Kai, & Iyo Sky
Sheer perfection! This was much better than any AEW women's trios match, with a level of excitement and anticipation that I didn't think was possible. The finish was incredible, setting up Bayley as the logical foil for Bianca Belair going forward.
Winner: Bayley, Dakota Kai, & Iyo Sky
Rating: 4.5/5
Liv Morgan vs Shayna Baszler
Simply forgettable. Both this match and Liv Morgan's reign.
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 1.5/5
WWE NXT Worlds Collide 2022
Mandy Rose vs Meiko Satomura vs Blair Davenport
NXT UK had it's Women's Championship absorbed into the NXT Women's Championship, ending the brand with a whimper, rather than a bang. All three women worked hard, that much was clear, but the result was never in any doubt.
Winner: Mandy Rose
Rating: 3/5
AEW All Out 2022
Jade Cargill vs Athena
Terrible! Athena shit the bed here, whilst Jade Cargill looked a little lost at sea.
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 1.5/5
Toni Storm vs Britt Baker vs Jamie Hayter vs Kilynn King
Although this match had some solid action, it was always expected that Toni Storm would come out victorious. I do have to admit though that I am eagerly awaiting Britt Baker vs Jamie Hayter.
Winner: Toni Storm
Rating: 3/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Alexa Bliss, Asuka, & Bianca Belair vs Bayley, Dakota Kai, & Iyo Sky
This was everything it needed to be, setting up all three women as a force to be reckoned with.
WOMEN OF THE WEEK:
Bayley, Dakota Kai, & Iyo Sky
I absolutely love this act at the moment!
So there you have it, the breakdown for the week in women's wrestling. What were some of your favorite and least favorite moments from these women? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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